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Forum: General Techniques Today, 12:04 AM
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Posted By McCuckerson
Have we decided on the temp yet?

Have we decided on the temp yet?
Forum: General Techniques Yesterday, 11:17 PM
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Posted By McCuckerson
+1, DMS is long gone after boil. Think of it...

+1, DMS is long gone after boil. Think of it this way: my berliner weiss is boiled for 15min. Its pilsner and wheat. Its 1.032OG and there is no detectible DMS.

What I would REALLY like to see...
Forum: General Techniques 06-08-2013, 01:10 AM
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Posted By McCuckerson
Cooler ferm temps keep the CO2 from scrubbing...

Cooler ferm temps keep the CO2 from scrubbing away too much hop aroma. What temp are you fermenting at? and what yeast?
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 05-26-2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 216
Posted By McCuckerson
Hex, I thought about that, but the chiller...

Hex,

I thought about that, but the chiller is in the boil for at least 15min prior so there is no chance of cross/contamination.
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 05-26-2013, 03:18 PM
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Posted By McCuckerson
Right, is the 100f causing the yeast to take off...

Right, is the 100f causing the yeast to take off or the aeration of the whirlpool or both?

I guess the 100f would cull all yeast not just the mutants...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 05-26-2013, 02:22 PM
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Posted By McCuckerson
G-star, Yes I understand those are the...

G-star,
Yes I understand those are the "textbook" answers, however as previously stated: the beer has turned out spectacular. Good point on the o2 levels, but I believe correct yeast handling and...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 05-25-2013, 10:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 216
Posted By McCuckerson
Whirlpool Aeration?

Hi folks!

Long time, no talk... Anyway, I have been experimenting lately with different yeast pitching techniques. I use a whirlpool chiller much like the great Jamil's. When the wort hits...
Forum: English Brown Ale 04-04-2013, 02:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,763
Posted By McCuckerson
Let us know how it turned out, I love this beer!

Let us know how it turned out, I love this beer!
Forum: General Beer Discussion 02-04-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 782
Posted By McCuckerson
And you could also choose not to comment...

And you could also choose not to comment...
Forum: English Brown Ale 01-21-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,763
Posted By McCuckerson
Get this one going now for St Patrick's day...

Get this one going now for St Patrick's day...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 01-21-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,225
Posted By McCuckerson
You could have pitched a starter at high krausen...

You could have pitched a starter at high krausen and would have cleaned it up over a week or so at ale temp
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 01-12-2013, 01:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,225
Posted By McCuckerson
Pitch a lot of yeast cold (45f) let it rise to...

Pitch a lot of yeast cold (45f) let it rise to 55f, ferment for 4 weeks, keg/bottle and enjoy. If you pitch plenty of yeast and temps are regulated you do not need to lager.

Now if you are...
Forum: English Brown Ale 12-26-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,763
Posted By McCuckerson
Correct, I feel you get enough biscuit flavor...

Correct, I feel you get enough biscuit flavor from straight MO, however if going 2-row, a biscuit addition would be very appropriate.

Making 10gal of this one next!
Forum: English Brown Ale 12-26-2012, 01:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,763
Posted By McCuckerson
Agreed, mo is the way to go with this one. 2 row...

Agreed, mo is the way to go with this one. 2 row just won't cut. I was going to update the original recipe for mo, fwiw
Forum: Electric Brewing 12-03-2012, 01:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 501
Posted By McCuckerson
44pt beer on an electric system

Just thought I would pass on to you folks that I scored 44pts on a schwartzbier in the Piedmont brewers cup, putting to rest any off-flavor concerns with electric systems ... fwiw
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 12-03-2012, 12:57 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 222,464
Posted By McCuckerson
Either way its fine. Brew on a new al pot and...

Either way its fine. Brew on a new al pot and you get the amount of al that's in an antacid. Not to mention that aluminum cannot pass thru the brain-blood barrier but I digress .....
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 11-03-2012, 02:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 705
Posted By McCuckerson
Beautiful! Nice job, I love when personal...

Beautiful! Nice job, I love when personal touches are added to a rewarding hobby!
Forum: DIY Projects 09-06-2012, 03:13 AM
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Posted By McCuckerson
well done:mug:

well done:mug:
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 09-06-2012, 01:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 501
Posted By McCuckerson
You have to be a bit selective here. Be sure you...

You have to be a bit selective here. Be sure you are harvesting the fermentation yeast. Some brewers, like Sierra Nevada ferment with one yeast, filter and add back a yeast for bottle conditioning....
Forum: Extract Brewing 08-31-2012, 01:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 730
Posted By McCuckerson
I had this happen on a blonde ale I brewed. I...

I had this happen on a blonde ale I brewed. I wanted to serve it at a party, but didn't want the crappy sediment in the bottle ending up in everybody's glasses.
I went to Walmart and bought a...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 08-31-2012, 01:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 422
Posted By McCuckerson
+1, remember that the yeast is tired. High...

+1, remember that the yeast is tired. High gravity wort is like going on a bender for the yeasts. they party like crazy, then they need to crash for a bit. Carb like you normally would, use sugar...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 08-31-2012, 01:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 653
Posted By McCuckerson
The "tang" is green(ness) of the beer. It will...

The "tang" is green(ness) of the beer. It will mellow as it carbs. 22oz I would go 3 weeks , then chillem' for a few more weeks, then get ready for the best beer of your life because you made...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 08-31-2012, 01:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 669
Posted By McCuckerson
What size batch was it? EKG is very earthy, you...

What size batch was it? EKG is very earthy, you may be tasting a resin of the hop, wow 4 oz....
Forum: Electric Brewing 08-31-2012, 01:14 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,071
Posted By McCuckerson
Nice job! Looks solid as hell:rockin:

Nice job! Looks solid as hell:rockin:
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 08-29-2012, 02:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 641
Posted By McCuckerson
There is no pellicle present. I don't think its...

There is no pellicle present. I don't think its infected.
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